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Results of randomly administering interview and a self administering form of the Denver Community Mental Health Questionnaire to two samples of outpatients are reported. One sample completed the questionnaire both at intake and 90 days later, while the other sample did so only at 90-day follow-up. Method of administration, sex, and test-retest effects were studied. Differences between outpatients at intake and follow-up, between clients at intake and the Denver nonpatient sample, and between client intake scores and the "minimum desired program outcome" score were also investigated. Results indicated troubling method of administration interaction effects at follow-up, minimal client at intake-public norm differences on most scales, minor but confounding practice effects, and prominent sex differences on several scales.

Mental Health Outcome Evaluation bridges the gap between traditional research and evaluation methods by presenting an alternative to the highly technical and statistical methods developed in the laboratory for mental health care professionals. It focuses on outcome evaluation of mental health services for adults, concentrating on the general principles that can be used to assess the service effectiveness of community health centers, clinics, and private practices. The book presents a formidable argument for descriptive outcome studies through its evaluation of the results and consequences of care and treatment as well as clinician ratings. It is written in a non-technical style, making it accessible to anyone in the mental health industry. Key Features * Addresses industry efforts to monitor and assess information about results and consequences of mental health care and treatment * Evaluates use of clinician ratings as outcome information * Offers accessible general principles for managers and mental health services researchers * Presents the best argument for descriptive outcome studies